The drive from Laverne, OK to Edmond, OK covers 178 miles and takes about 3h 41m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on OK 3, East Russworm Street, US 270 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.1 miles on OK 3.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89 miles from Laverne, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 41m. Total distance: 178 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Laverne, OK to Edmond, OK covers 178 miles and takes about 3h 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 54.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in near US 270; US 412; OK 3.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 178 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (US 270; US 412; OK 3): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles (US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34 / 9th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 86.2 miles (OK 3; US 270; US 281): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.1 mi into trip|~9m in|US 270; US 412; OK 3
Turn left onto US 270; US 412; OK 3
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
39.7 mi into trip|~50m in|US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34 / 9th Street
Turn right onto US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34 / 9th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
86.2 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|OK 3; US 270; US 281
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
158.9 mi into trip|~3h 14m in|OK 74 / South Portland Avenue
Turn right onto OK 74 / South Portland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
171 mi into trip|~3h 29m in|Northwest 192nd Street
Turn left onto Northwest 192nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OK 3
54.1 mi
1h 2m
East Russworm Street
28.4 mi
34m
US 270
24.4 mi
28m
US 183
14 mi
16m
OK 33
13.9 mi
16m
South Portland Avenue
12.1 mi
15m
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
8.4 mi
9m
South Broadway Avenue
6.1 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
OK 3
— 54.1 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laverne, OK and Edmond, OK.
1
Start on OK 149
68 ft·6 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 283
6.1 mi·9 min·South Broadway Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 270; US 412; OK 3
23 mi·26 min·US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
0.3 mi·21 sec·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
3.4 mi·3 min·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
1.5 mi·1 min·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
3.7 mi·4 min·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
2.1 mi·4 min·Oklahoma Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
0.5 mi·1 min·9th Street
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
2.0 mi·3 min·Williams Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
5.0 mi·5 min·US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Continue on OK 3; US 183; US 270
24 mi·26 min·OK 3; US 183; US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 3; US 270
2.0 mi·2 min·OK 3; US 270
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on OK 3; US 60; US 270; US 281
0.7 mi·49 sec·North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on OK 3; OK 51; US 270; US 281
8.4 mi·9 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Continue on OK 3; US 270; US 281
4.1 mi·4 min·OK 3; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
14 mi·15 min·OK 3; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 270; US 281; OK 3
1.9 mi·2 min·US 270; US 281; OK 3
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Continue on OK 3; OK 33; US 270; US 281
10 mi·13 min·OK 3; OK 33; US 270; US 281
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on OK 3; OK 33
28 mi·34 min·East Russworm Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Continue on OK 33
5.6 mi·6 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Continue on OK 33
2.6 mi·2 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23
Continue on OK 33
5.8 mi·6 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24
Turn slight right onto West Prairie Grove Road
4.4 mi·7 min·West Prairie Grove Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto OK 74
12 mi·15 min·South Portland Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto Northwest 192nd Street
3.5 mi·5 min·Northwest 192nd Street
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on West Danforth Road
2.5 mi·4 min·West Danforth Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
28
Turn right onto North Boulevard Street
1.0 mi·1 min·North Boulevard Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto US Historic 66; US 77
66 ft·3 sec·East 2nd Street
Use the left lane.
30
Arrive at destination
US Historic 66; US 77
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 89 miles from Laverne, OK, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 39 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edmond, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Laverne, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Laverne, OK
This is one driving day of about 178 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Laverne, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on OK 3 for about 54.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89 mi from Laverne, OK
· 1h 48m into the drive
2.2 mi from route
~6 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 38.1
Woodward, Oklahoma
Hours: 11 am–2 pm
+15802905052
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.4
0
$18.69
$8.54
Efficient EV
44.5
0
$15.58
$7.12
EV Truck/SUV
71.2
0
$24.92
$11.39
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Laverne, OK
Morning
in Laverne on Friday
Local time
9:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Edmond, OK
Morning
in Edmond on Friday
Local time
9:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
30 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Laverne, OK to Edmond, OK covers 178 miles and takes about 3h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 3, East Russworm Street, US 270. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89 miles from Laverne, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 178 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (US 270; US 412; OK 3): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles (US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34 / 9th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 86.2 miles (OK 3; US 270; US 281): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Laverne, OK to Edmond, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
